Yes, salads can be EXCITING! This arugula blend salad has dried cherries, dried apricots and feta. I think it ‘s a great balance and contrast of flavors, especially when you drizzle in the pomegranate dressing. Arugula blend salad with pomegranate dressing is just what I am needing. The feeding frenzy which began with Thanksgiving and…
Side Dishes
Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce
If you happen to be Latino(a) chances are you are eating tostones a few times per week. Tostones are fried plantains. A food so nice they fry it twice! Plantains are the nutritional staple of most of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It’s a subsistence crop that grows all year round. They can be…
Turkish Orange and Onion Salad
This Turkish orange and onion salad is a great addition to any summer menu. It’s light, refreshing, and a nice deviation from the usual greens. It also lacks the usual heavy or processed dressings. The simple dressing of olive oil, and herbs doesn’t overshadow the sweetness of the oranges. I love this salad! The color…
Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda bread is a staple in Irish homes. This simple yet delicious bread is easy to make and full of flavor. All you really need is a few basic ingredients: salt, flour, baking soda and buttermilk. The “trick” to achieving a perfect texture is not to over knead it, as this will make it…
Arroz con Gandules
Arroz con Gandules is a Puerto Rican favorite. It’s also popular in other Latin American countries. As an added plus, arroz con gandules goes amazingly well with bistec encebollado. Gandules or Guandu depending on where you are from, are a small roundish bean that grows in a perennial bush. There are three different types of…
Easy homemade mayonnaise- Aioli
Move over Hellman’s, here comes aioli! My all time favorite way to eat aioli a dip with fried yuca, but that’s just my Latin American taste. Aioli, an old Provencal word, essentially comes from two words: ail-garlic and oli-oil. Aioli pairs well with broiled fish, potatoes, crab-cakes, and yes French bread also. In Latin American…
Naan: Grilled Flat Bread from India
Naan is a flatbread original to Northern India. One could say that it is a close cousin to pita bread. Naan is also prevalent in Central and South Asia where it is traditionally served as an accompaniment to stews. The history of naan can be traced to the 14th century, making it younger than its Middle…
Spaetzles- German noodles
Spaetzles are a German egg noodle or small dumpling which are simple to make and can be frozen for later use. They are a great complement to a beef, pork roast, chicken, and can be eaten plain. You can toss in some onions sautéed with bacon or serve with an onion soup broth too. Besides…
